1823 - Green Co., Charles and Patsey escape hot work

Item

Title
1823 - Green Co., Charles and Patsey escape hot work
Date
1823
Formatted date
1823
Event type
Escape
Description
Freedom seekers Charles, about 25 yrs. old and Patsey, about 23 yrs. old, escaped from enslavers Jacob Holderman and Charles Wilkins, who jointly owned a furnace and forge in Green County. Charles was formerly enslaved by Walter Willliams "of Kentucky" and Patsey had been brought from Virginia by former enslaver, Dr. Rose. A reward of $100 was offered for the return of both or $50 indiviually.
Bibliographic citation
Scioto Gazette, Chillicothe, Oh., Nov. 22, 1823

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unknown, Charles [27] Person
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